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AK52 VUW

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,907 mi
Last recorded69,907 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VUW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 69,907 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 64,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 61,953 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 61,260 miles

brake pipes greased.

n/s rear tyre side wall perished.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 60,745 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 58,948 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 58,947 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 55,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 55,673 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 52,362 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,893 miles

Both front inner steering arms have slight play in

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 44,623 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 41,971 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,047 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 39,047 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 35,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 28,741 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 17,347 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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AK52 VUW is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 47,535 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK52 VUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK52 VUW is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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